2016 Hymer Ml — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 331 MOT tests analysed for the 2016 Hymer Ml, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 92.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (85.9%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 3.6% | 12 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 8 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.1% | 7 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 4 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 3 |
| 6 | Tyres | 0.6% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 6 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 3 | Wipers | 4 |
| 4 | Washers | 3 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 3 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 15.4% | 51 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.3% | 11 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.3% | 11 |
| 4 | Steering | 3.0% | 10 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.7% | 9 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.7% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 221 | 5.9% |
| 30-60k | 105 | 10.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 66 | 6.1% |
| 2022 | 68 | 5.9% |
| 2023 | 66 | 6.1% |
| 2024 | 67 | 14.9% |
| 2025 | 64 | 4.7% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Ml
Before buying a 2016 Hymer Ml, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 3.6% of tests for this year.
- Brakes (3.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2016 Hymer Mls pass their MOT?
92.5% of the 331 2016 Hymer Ml MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Hymer Ml?
Brakes, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.4%).
Does the 2016 Ml get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.9% in the 0-30k band to 10.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 331 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.